Nevada County picayune., 1887-06-01
THE EDUCATION PICNIC.

this editor, accompanied by his "gude wife" attended the picnic Saturday.
 The day was propitious, though Il trifle too warm for comfort. On the banks Of the placid Garland creek in level plat well shaded, was located the grounds, and by 10 o'clock the young and old be- gan to arrive, coming in wagons and buggies. Groups of two or more could be seen scattered up and down the creek, engaged in lively conversation, listening to the happy chirping birds, throwing stones int o the clear limped stream: d larger number singing sweet songs of praise from a late Sun day school song book, led by Rev. N. J. Price, Prof. G. c. Legg and Dr J s. Cannon, making sweet mel ody. Owing to the fact that many good farmers were hard pressed and behind with their work, be cause of so much rain, the crowd was not near so large as it would have been, and the picnicers were composed, therefore, mostly of young people. We spent the morn- ing very pleasantly chatting old friends and forming new acquain- tances.
 About 1 o'clock dinner was an nounced, and everybody invited to partake. The good mothers had apply provided for the occasion, and the long line of table clothes spread upon the ground were llt- erally covered with choicest vii ands. We must compliment the ladies upon their proficiency in the culinary art, as good cooking is one of the requisites to health fitness as well as good living. All hands enjoyed immensely this part of the days programme.
 For about an hour or more after dinner the crowd again divided up into pleasant groups. amusing themselves as they saw fit. Then Prof. Legg called all together to hear some talks and speeches. We made short talk first, (against our will, as we are no speaker) and emphasized the importance of cul- tivating our social being, since God is love and man should be as near like Him as possible, and this principal can not be attained to except by constantly mingling to- cether and cultivation. Rev. N. J. Price then spoke. His speech was happy and instructive et- fort Impressed upon his hearers the great importance ot proper training in the young-heavy re- sponsibilities would soon rest up on them-educate, but let not edu' cation cause a desire to quit the farm for the professions; we need more educated farmers. Said la. borers should band themselves 10. gether, organize into societies for their mutual welfare and advance ment. but above all things keep politics and politicians out-such could only injure and pull down rather than build up the farmer, and break up their organizations. The speech was one of the best we have heard in many day, and was well delivered, the speaker often grew eloquent, his earnest and clear voice ringing out with force and effect. Many then joined in the service of song, led by Rev. Mir. Price he sings well. Bough' ton has many charming young la dies who sing well, and we have seldom heard better music than that there Saturday. Little Misses Birdie Ellis and Bnrbara Wilson then spoke and sang together, which pleased all. Miss Fannie Seal, of Boughton. also made nice speech Toward the wind up, father J. J Mays, oue of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, made a pleasant and Well-tlmed talk. which all listened to with at tention. Spoke of the great pleas ure il afforded him in being pres ent and related a pleasant anec. dOte.
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